July 25, 2018 (Canmore, Alta.) – BC’s Emily Johnston and Quebec’s Charles-Antoine St. Onge are the first recipients of the Catharine Pendrel Youth Scholarship that recognize the commitment to excellence, passion and values that Pendrel continues to bring to her professional mountain biking career.

The purpose of the Scholarship is to recognize, support and encourage excellence in Canadian junior mountain bike athletes between the ages of 17-19. A total of $1,000 is available per year and will be dispersed to a maximum of 2 athletes, male or female, to be announced during the XCO Canadian Championships.

Pendrel was on hand at the 2018 MTB XCO Nationals in Canmore to personally award Johnston and the St. Onge. The financial support and personal recognition is intended to inspire young athletes and help offset the many costs associated with pursuing a professional mountain biking career.

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